TRIVIA

Pagudpud has been dubbed “ Boracay of the North” for its fine white sand that is similar to that in Boracay.

GET AROUND

From Manila you can take a 10 hour bus ride going to Pagudpud.

BY DAY

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, a coastal resort town at the northernmost tip of the island of Luzon, embodies my idea of an idyllic tropical paradise — a stretch of pristine, white sand beach, crystal blue waters, and no crowd.

The most popular among is Saud Beach, it is one of the most cleanest Philippine beach resorts in Pagudpud. You can bargain lower room rates here when off season! Pagudpud is not nearly as developed as Boracay, and the local government wants to keep it that way. It is being build up as a vacation hideaway where peace and serenity is waiting for you to be experienced. Summer in the Philippines is technically March-April, but with the unpredictability of the climate, this can easily change.

Pagudpud, being located in Ilocos Norte, would be extremely hot during the summer though, with temperatures reaching up to around 35 deg C. Normally, dry season is from November to April, and it would be during this period that it’s best to go to the Philipines beaches.

BY NIGHT

Kapuluan Vista Resort is  a great Philippine family vacation resort ensuring your peace of mind about the room rates. All our rooms are pleasant, clean, and reasonably priced, ranging from Php700 per person,a very inexpensive dormitory style to great value, first class private rooms, each with a loft and en-suite bathroom, a 20 minute ride from Saud beach. You can also stay in at the Saud Beach if you like. There are nipa huts for rent at the parking area. But if you like to experience nature tripping you can stay on the beach and build a tent for the night.